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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation

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Chuck Segal posted an update

6 years ago (September 25, 2019)

Surgery tomorrow! Double valve procedure - aortic replacement and mitral valve repair (hopefully) or replace. Off to University of Pennsylvania Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia at 5:30am. The adventure continues!

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Mike Roskowinski

6 years ago (September 25, 2019)

Chuck our thoughts and prayers are with you. The waiting is over and soon you will be off to recovery and getting back on track. Keep us posted with your recovery

Anonymous

6 years ago (September 25, 2019)

Same here Chuck, blessings

Tim Miller

6 years ago (September 25, 2019)

Thoughts and prayers for you and a speedy recovery

Frank Giovanniello

6 years ago (September 25, 2019)

You sound like you head is in the right place. Prayers for you.

Susan Lynn

6 years ago (September 25, 2019)

All the best, Chuck! Penn is a great hospital. We'll be here awaiting your post-op thumbs up! You've got this! ❤

Tom McDonald

6 years ago (September 26, 2019)

Chuck, your in my prayers. You'll be on the recovery side soon!

Chuck Segal posted an update

6 years ago (September 20, 2019)

What did you bring to the hospital (or wish you had brought)? Robe? Loose fitting PJ bottoms or sweats? Underwear? Any suggestion would be appreciated.

Rob Scilingo

6 years ago (September 20, 2019)

Hi Chuck- I just brought a pair of flip-flops- I don't like touching the floor with my bare feet. Also brought my laptop to watch Netflix and a good pair of headsets to listen in quiet. Oh, and a lot of reading material.

Susan Lynn

6 years ago (September 20, 2019)

Robe and pj bottoms are a must - you'll be up and walking before you know it. Walk. Rest. Repeat. Those are the keys to getting out of the hospital and getting back to your normal activities. Good luck, Chuck!

Barbara Wood

6 years ago (September 20, 2019)

The hospital supplied robes for me, but take pj bottoms for sure! I took an eyemask & earplugs, slip on sneakers - walk the halls as much as possible. My husband brought a basket of individually wrapped truffles that I offered to anyone who came in my room - a... Read more.

Thomas Brusstar

6 years ago (September 21, 2019)

I brought an extra-long charging cable for my iphone! Like 6 feet long. I didn't care about how I dressed in the hospital, i was fine with their silly gowns. I just brought a comfortable shirt, very loose sweat pants, and slipon shoes to go home in (I had gained... Read more.

Joe Tarango

6 years ago (September 21, 2019)

Slides or house shoes were nice to slip on to walk around. Also basketball or training shorts were nice to have under the hospital gown. A long charger to have your phone is nice too.

Chuck Segal

6 years ago (September 25, 2019)

Great suggestions! I packed loose pajama bottoms, baggy gym shorts, flip flops and earplugs.

Chuck Segal posted an update

6 years ago (September 20, 2019)

Can't sleep! Surgery is next week 9/26/19. Just got my new Fitbit Versa 2 to track my activity levels post-surgery. A great gadget that will come in handy during recovery. I learned that it can also track sleep. I knew I was having trouble sleeping, but last night I only... Read more.

Susan Lynn

6 years ago (September 20, 2019)

Chuck - If it's any consolation, when you get to the hospital, the worst is already behind you - waiting. The moment you wake up from surgery - which will seem like only a moment - you will feel an enormous feeling of relief and accomplishment. The recovery from heart... Read more.

Chuck Segal

6 years ago (September 25, 2019)

Thanks for the encouragement!

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